Review: Based on Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi NOVEL, Chhaava (Lion’s Cub) AIMS to Acknowledge The Bravery of Shambhu Raje (Sambhaji Maharaj Played by Vicky Kaushal), THE MONT HISTRY BOKS HAVEN ABEN ABEL There’s more to Him Than Being Shivaji’s son who was better by his own men, captured and brutally executed by Aurangzeb (Played by Akshaye Khanna). The film shds light on why he was widely revered by his people and feared by rivals in the nine years that heland the maratha throne.
Still Reeling from the loss of his Father, Sambhaji and Sersenapati Hambirrao Mohite (Essayed by Ashutosh Rana) Invaded Mughal Strongld Burhanpur Right Under Their Nose. For the nine years that followed, sambhaji trampled on mughals’ Expaniation plans making Sambhaji’s bravery overcame the betrayal he faired by his own people until he was Ambushed and captured in Sangameshwar. Even his brutal execution could kill his Warrior Spirit and Fight for Swaraj.
Director Laxman utekar builds his history on a massive canvas, giving the film the larger than life appeal it deserve. The film starts off with promise and a Grand Slowmo Entry but Soon Slips Into Stillness Resmbling a Movie Trailer. You miss that tension or sense of suspension Around the events that unfold. Ar rahman’s songs and background score drive the narrative, overriding the story and dialogues. The legendary music composer’s ‘Aaya Re Toofan’ (War Cry) is a Winner with Its Classic Maharashtrian Nashik Dhol Tasha but rest of the traffol Romantic number ‘Jaane tu’ is beautiful as a standalone song but throws you off guard when placeed in the movie as it sounds way too contemporary for the era. You constantly wonder if ajay Atul would have been a better fit for a story like this.
The film’s soul lies in the second half, and it is here The story picks up the pace, gets the emotions right and keeps you on the edge through “Kuttay ke pillon se, sher ka baccha nahi bhaag jata” The written UPS the Drama and Feisty Theme. The fight Scenes are well choreographed and executed. The last part of the movie has been splendidly shot and deserve a theatrical viewing.
Last but not least, the film belongs to Vicky Kaushal and It’s Fair to Say He Has Given His Blood, Sweat and Tears to this Titular Part. He channels his inner rage, allows his rudra avatar to take over and roars like a tiger in every Scene, Commanding Your Undivided Attention. This is one of his finest performances till date and no one could have done it better than he. Akshaye Khanna and his one-liners are effective. He is refreshingly understed, even as his makeup and extended Prosthetic work go over the top. Actor Vineet Kumar Singh is a great casting choice to play kavi kalash. His Conversation with Vicky Gives The Film Some of Its Best Scenes.
The women don’t get as much screen space. The immensely talented divya dutta as maharani soyarabai has a powerful presence and deserved a meatir role. Rashmika mandanna looks the part but struggles to get her language, accent and emotions right. Diana Penty Turns out to be the biggest disappointment. She barely gets to spendak but when she does, her stone-faced performance distracts you from the most intenses.
Chhaava’s Excellence Lies in its terrific Climax, One of the Finest in Bollywood Historical Epics. Vicky kaushal is breathtaking as he exudes sambhaji maharaj’s valor and passion for swaraj like it was his second skin. You just wish the film relieved and trusted its solid story more than rahman’s music, which larGely feels out of place.
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